Panther mit 8,8cm l71 tier viii german medium tank m56 scorpion tier viii u. The su85m is a rank iii soviet tank destroyer with a battle rating of 5. Earlier soviet selfpropelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the su 122, or as mobile anti tank weapons. It was used extensively during the last year of world war ii and saw service for many years afterwards with the armies of soviet allies around the world.
The su 85i was a medium tank destroyer developed by lew s. Petrovs design bureau has started works on adapting the 85 mm aa gun model 1939 for further rearm with it su122. The su85 is a tank destroyer designed to be able to penetrate frontal armour at long range. How to stop a tiger in 25 photos the soviet su85 tank. Because of the low firing rate of su122, the su85 was designed to perform a supporting role for allied tanks and infantry. For my money, the su85 is the best tier 5 tank destroyer around. While traditional tank destroyers such as the su76 and su100 saw. So, petrovs design bureau was ordered to develop a new tank destroyer an 85 mm gun that would be mounted on an su122 chassis which had been designed by l. Best and worst tanks by tier and type best tier vi tank destroyer updated. Su 85 museum drzonow photo by 270862flickr cc by 2. Stug iii widely distributed german selfpropelled gun which was often used in a tank destroyer role as the stuk 40 l48 allowed for. There are a lot of examples of tanks getting misplayed or misrepresented, simply because wg is trying to put tanks into sections. In terms of availability and cost efficiency each unit should be designed to counter a specific set of targets.
Unit histories courtesy of the tank destroyer association by l. During 1942 the soviet high command had been convinced that the 7. The su85 samohodnaya ustanovka 85 was a soviet selfpropelled gun used during world war ii, based on the chassis of the t34 medium tank. There are eight tier v tank destroyers in wot, as of patch 9. Hi all, i used to play the su85 a lot, but having started to play more at higher tiers, and in meds and lights more, i have neglected it a bit.
Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection. Parts count for this kit low, roughly 75 pieces give or take. Now, i dont get what was the logic behind having a unit called tank destroyer hint is in the name, unable to penetrate frontal armor of a medium tank. Tamiya 89797 5 su85 russian tank destroyer wmaster set. It still can fire from 60 range spotting on its own, so it is not totally useless against a panther that is out ranged and out spotted.
Activated on 15 december 1941, at fort bliss, texas. What would you put if your happened to be the owner of the su85. The aggressive spin that attached to the title tank destroyer was based on the mobility, speed, and tactics these units possessed in theory. When the upgunned t34 85 medium tank entered mass production in the spring of 1944, there was no point in continuing production of a tank destroyer without superior firepower. So, i am at 100% with every and each of my crewman.
Now, there is a new king in town there are ten tier vii tank destroyers in world of tanks as of patch 9. Since i will go down the su152 line, i want to know which skills can help me with the su85 meanwhile i get the su100, su100, su152 and the rest. It was used to equip 12strong separate selfpropelled battalions, allocated to army and front commands for use on special missions, and in medium selfpropelled regiments, equipped with four batteries of four su85s and a t34 command tank, and used as part of the mechanized corps. This is an older kit from the late 1970searly 1980s of the russian tank destroyer su 85. Earlier soviet selfpropelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the su 122, or as tank destroyers. History outline of the 692nd tank destroyer battalion, 19421945 by maj. Su 85 production started in mid1943, with the first vehicles reaching their units by august. The su85 is a tank destroyer, deployed by the mechanized armor kampaneya.
Su 85, great patriotic war museum, kiev photo by andrew milligan sumo cc by 2. Medium tank destroyers should do 160 damage and have a range of 50. Coated optics are ok, but are better suited for someone who nneds to spot while moving. Su100 reliable and heavily armored for a tank destroyer. World of tanks strategy scouting guide tips and tactics. Tank destroyer td tracked combat vehicle to help speed up production of the su 85, the chassis of the t34 medium tank was used along with an 85mm antiaircraft gun armament. Which nation do you think has the best tank destroyers and. Fujimi 176 japanese medium tank chiha type 97 kit wa17 armor series open box. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. It was converted from su85 tank destroyers as well as t34 medium tanks and. Jagdpz e100, object 268, amx 50 foch 155, t110e3, t110e4. Check this wwii tank destroyer forces panther patch vintage t shirtawarplus.
World of tanks su85 tier 5 tank destroyer introducing. World of tanks scouting guide and tips first here are some myths about scouting. I have previously said that the challenger is the worst tier vii tank destroyer in the game. Home model kit accessories armor models barrels rb barrels 5 scale 85mm d5s su85 tank destroyer. Petrovs design bureau has started works on adapting the 85 mm aa gun model 1939 for further rearm with it su 122. The su100 samokhodnaya ustanovka 100 was a soviet tank destroyer armed with a 100 mm antitank gun in a casemate superstructure. Tanks in both lines can easily thump out the td missions for you. The su 76 should, however, have its damage increased to 160. Tempo di ricarica dell85 millimetri tipo 62 diminuito da 5,7 a 5,5 s. The project was halted due to a shortage of d5s 85 guns and the uncertainty of whether or not more panzer iii hulls would be available. The su85 is a medium tank destroyer fielded by the soviet union in company of heroes 2. The panther is designed to take frontal hits so obviously su 85 is not the best tool for the job.
That is why, by the gko order from may 5, 1943, a f. The 85 mm d5s gun allowed the su 85 to effectively hit enemy medium tanks at distances of more than 1,000 meters and to penetrate the front armor of heavy tanks at shorter distances. It entered service in 1943 and was produced until 1944. This entry was posted in tank destroyers, tanks, world of tanks and tagged amx ac mle. Shifted south again and joined operations in the saar region in february and march 1945. Which nation do you think has the best tank destroyers and why. The marshal tank destroyer history of yesterday medium. World of tanks is7 tier 10 heavy tank russian mother by the mighty jingles. Su85 is the worst tank destroyer in the game page 2. The designation 85 means the bore of the vehicles armament, the 85 mm d5s gun.
It is capable of engaging even the heaviest of tanks at a distance. The su85 was a soviet tank destroyer based on the su122 assault gun, which was itself built on the chassis of the t34 medium tank. The su 85 is a tank destroyer designed to be able to penetrate frontal armour at long range. Dispersione su ritazione torretta dell85 millimetri type 62 diminuita del 17%. The su85i was a medium tank destroyer developed by lew s.
Resistenza delle sospensioni del tipo 62 su terreno morbido aumentato del 7%. Le su85 embarquait 48 projectiles pour son 85 mm d5s avec lunette tsh15. The su 85 was a soviet selfpropelled gun used during world war ii, based on the chassis of the t34 medium tank. Rare yellow features ww 2 camp hood texas tank destroyer twill patch. Currently the brits and the usf does not have a stock medium tanks destroyer. The panther is designed to take frontal hits so obviously su85 is not the best tool for the job. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Anyway, i managed to get my second moe on it, and in the games that i achieved that, i used a mix of trundling around pretending to be a med like i do in my su12244 and sniping. Jul 04, 2012 for my money, the su 85 is the best tier 5 tank destroyer around.
World of tanks t34 85 tier 6 medium tank number one with a bullet. This means nerfing the range of the jagdpanzer iv and the su 76. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. The su85 is a rank iii soviet tank destroyer with a battle rating of 4. How to stop a tiger in 25 photos the soviet su85 tank destroyer. Vintage us army 4th armor division patch tank destroyer roman numeral b. The pudel, a polish tier vi medium tank, is now available in the game. Jun 05, 2011 since the patch, i find actual sniping you know, sitting in a bush and holding off a rush much more difficult, so ive been doing a lot more assault gunning driving behind a heavy, shooting what he shoots.
German armor, in particular, which was specially designed to resist largercaliber penetrating rounds. The armament was completed by the submachineguns of the crew with a provision of 1500 projectiles and 24 grenades f1 and 5 antitank grenades. Now, i dont get what was the logic behind having a unit called tank destroyer hint is in the name, unable to. Developed on the basis of the t34 medium tank and the su122 assault gun. Earlier soviet selfpropelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the su122, or as tank destroyers. Sep 18, 2001 so, petrovs design bureau was ordered to develop a new tank destroyer an 85 mm gun that would be mounted on an su 122 chassis which had been designed by l. The su 100 samokhodnaya ustanovka 100 was a soviet tank destroyer armed with a 100 mm anti tank gun in a casemate superstructure. Though most medium tanks will be able to be destroyed by an 85 mm shot, some. Often, however, the practical function of motorized td units was reconnaissance, a function inconsistent with twothirds of their seek, strike, destroy motto.
The project was halted due to a shortage of d5s85 guns and the uncertainty of whether or not more panzer iii hulls would be available. Since i will go down the su 152 line, i want to know which skills can help me with the su 85 meanwhile i get the su 100, su 100, su 152 and the rest. As such, this tank destroyer is a very common sight. These are very different tanks, at least more different than tds at tier iv.
The su85 was a soviet selfpropelled gun used during world war ii, based on the chassis of the t34 medium tank. Wpt34 1960s polish repair and maintenance vehicle with a superstructure replacing the casemate, a crane. If i could do it over again, id do rammerventsgld, and thats what i probably will do when i get my su 152. The su 85 was a soviet tank destroyer based on the su 122 assault gun, which was itself built on the chassis of the t34 medium tank. Make offer authentic ww2 hellcat tank destroyer patch 4wheeled tank vtg. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. When the branch splits you can either go with raw power and armour with the su152 obj 268 or you can go with less alpha but much more mobility with troll armour just not as troll as the other line with the su100m1 obj 263. Developed on the basis of the t34 medium tank and the su 122 assault gun. The su 85 was a soviet tank destroyer based on the su 122 assault gun. If you want more tanks battles, lets make t3485 stock unit and su85 doctrinal. When the branch splits you can either go with raw power and armour with the su 152 obj 268 or you can go with less alpha but much more mobility with troll armour just not as troll as the other line with the su 100m1 obj 263.
Medium tank destroyer cannot be upgraded to heavy armor, it is the last possible upgrade of that assault team branch. This gun was successfully used throughout the germansoviet war against level bombers and other high and medium altitude targets. Production of the su85 ran from august 1943 to september 1944, when it was phased out in favor of the su100. Accumulating veterancy will improve its anti tank abilities even further. Jagdpz e100, object 268, amx 50 foch 155, t110e3, t110e4 finalized parameters for tier 6 premium td dickermax and tier 8 medium tank superpershing. Medium tank destroyer is 1 of 2 upgrade options that a light armor assault team has, the other being medium armor which can then upgrade to heavy armor. Tank destroyer td tracked combat vehicle to help speed up production of the su85, the chassis of the t34 medium tank was used along with an 85mm antiaircraft gun armament.
Su 85 later version su 85 at museum drzonow photo by 270862 ccby 2. With their low velocities and small calibers, both the 37mm and 57mm rounds were totally inadequate against enemy armor. I agree that the t3485 should be a stock unit, but so should the su85. The sue85 embarked 48 projectiles for its 85 mm d5s with sight tsh15. Fact is, you dont need to be a light tank in order to scout. The selfpropelled gun was encased in a welded housing of armored plates 20 to 45 millimeters thick. The 85mm d5s gun allowed the su85 to effectively hit enemy medium tanks at distances of more than 1,000 meters and to penetrate the. It was immediately replaced by the su 100 and, later on, new tank destroyers based on the is1 proved more than sufficient for the task.
World of tanks su85 tier 5 tank destroyer introducing the new. World war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some allnew designs while others were built from existing vehicles. It might not be the fastest, it might not have the best armour, it might not have decent view range, but anything that it hits. Because of the low firing rate of su 122, the su 85 was designed to perform a supporting role for allied tanks and infantry. Medium tanks and even tank destroyers can act as scouts too. Earlier soviet selfpropelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the su122, or as mobile antitank weapons. Trojanow on the panzer iii during the early war as a response to the new well armored german tanks. World of tanks t3485 tier 6 medium tank number one with a bullet. Uralmash produced more than two thousand su 85 until further orders were cancelled in late 1944. Trojanow on the body of the su 122, using 80% of the regular. There were many highlevel discussions of light and medium versions of tank destroyer vehicles and weapons. This is an older kit from the late 1970searly 1980s of the russian tank destroyer su85. See more ideas about tank destroyer, m10 tank destroyer and ww2 tanks.
What would you put if your happened to be the owner of the su 85. A variety of medium tanks from all nations were improved to make them more competitive. All armies should have medium tank destroyer and a heavy tank destroyer. The 85 mm d5s gun allowed the su85 to effectively hit enemy medium tanks at distances of more than 1,000 meters and to penetrate the front armor of heavy tanks at shorter distances. Dispersione in movimento e su rotazione scafo diminuita dell8%. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 1939 1945 in the military factory. Samokhodnaya ustanovka selfpropelled carriage, while 85 signifies the bore of the vehicles armament, the 85 mm d5t gun. Medium tank destroyer has a maximum of 16 tank crew, and 14 tank destroyers. Track shoes are 1 piece with detail only on one side. It was introduced during the closed beta test for ground.
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